Chione was not one to mince words, and he knew th

rdan looked over and looked back at his cousin when she did not say any

not been yourself since you got back la

hink I blamed myself? Of course not. It had been natural, and it was his time.” Oh yes, he remembered he had been sorting out his

obe, but his cousin blocke

she blocked him again. Jordan sighed and folded his arms around his b

ntly before asking, “Do you know

” She hit him lightly in his arms, and he laug

mister. They ca

oticed. Well, maybe Uncle Law too. He could see how his uncle had been looking at him since he started his plans to go back to Baleria, but so far he had not said much apart from expressing his wish that Jordan could stay to

t way and her stubborn chin jutted out in a way that reminded him

even though he had caught her many times looking at him with concern in her eyes. She would turn her face away firmly when he caught her like that and jut

miling at? Do I have something on my face?” She removed her phone a

ary thought of escape and went to sit in his chair. “I was just

he sobered as she lowered herself onto the arm of

e the only family I have now. But well, you should know what I mean”, he explained as best as he could. Jordan was not fond of messy emotions, and he was surprised as to why he felt like sharing all his suspicions with

you too. That is why I want you to tell me if this

ut, Chi? I can see that your sense of imagination is now heigh

h a serious look on her face. “Is it r

you

I am

in a condescending tone, knowing how riled up she got whenever anyone trea

me, so get over yourself, old man. Also, I know what you wanted to do, so it won’t work since I am already on to yo

answ

ver there and start over in the country you have left for more than twelve years? Why are you throwing all of these away to go back to a place that might not be so welcoming to your passion?

voice raised slightly even as his face remained passive. “Because I am no coward who would run away from a situation just to sa

though he had evaded her question before without saying anything. He was going back for more reasons

e that she doubted he was aware of. “I wouldn’t. I am

m in the end, did it

id carefully, “What exactly

ou have to stop blaming yourself. I doubt if pi

or did I say I doubted anything,” Jor

as his hand automatically went to his waist for his duty belt that was no longer there. Another force of habit

irt off her immaculate fingers as she tried to hide her grin. “Y

showing you the pigs that were flying. That is

smile. “Just leave my room be

her arms “Oh,

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